Doppler radar detected Quarter size hail near Joliet, IL, Gary, IN and Valparaiso, IN on May 23, 2020. This hail storm was traveling ENE at 27 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 4 hour(s). There were 8 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 1.25″ and an average hail size of 1.05″. We estimate that 31,382 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to see minor damage to vehicles, tile roofs and crops in isolated areas (Intensity Rating 2).

Doppler radar detected Quarter size hail near Joliet, IL, Gary, IN and Hammond, IN on May 23, 2020. This hail storm was traveling ENE at 26 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 4 hour(s). There were 6 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 1″ and an average hail size of 1″. We estimate that 72,756 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to see minor damage to vehicles, tile roofs and crops in isolated areas (Intensity Rating 2).

Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Davenport, IA, Gary, IN and Hammond, IN on April 8, 2020. This hail storm was traveling ESE at 42 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 2 hour(s). There were 47 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2″ and an average hail size of 1.41″. We estimate that 62,849 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to find widespread roof damage, broken glass and automobile bodywork damage in well populated areas.

Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Battle Creek, MI, Holland, MI and Des Plaines, IL on April 8, 2020. This hail storm was traveling ESE at 39 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 3 hour(s). There were 43 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2.75″ and an average hail size of 1.43″. We estimate that 140,449 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect widespread, severe damage to tiled roofs, automobiles, and aircraft over highly populated areas. Risk of personal injury is also high, and is often accompanied by other severe weather events (wind, tornadoes).

Doppler radar detected Ping Pong Ball size hail near Battle Creek, MI, Holland, MI and Des Plaines, IL on April 7, 2020. This hail storm was traveling ESE at 45 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 2 hour(s). There were 84 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2.75″ and an average hail size of 1.5″. We estimate that 223,489 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect widespread, severe damage to tiled roofs, automobiles, and aircraft over highly populated areas. Risk of personal injury is also high, and is often accompanied by other severe weather events (wind, tornadoes).